The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attentionto possibledangers . The safety symbols , and the explanationswiththem , deserve your careful attentionand understanding . The safetywarnings do not by themselves eliminateany danger . The instructionsor warnings they give are not substitutesfor proper accident preventionmeasures . SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL A Indicatesdanger , warning , or caution , May be used inconjunctionwithother symbolsor pictographs . DANGER : Failureto obey a safety warningwill resultin seriousinjuryto yourselforto others . A Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire , electdcshockand personalinjury . WARNING : Failure to obeya safety warningcan result insedous injuryto yourselfor to others . Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire , electdcshockand personal injury . CAUTION : Failureto obey a safetywarning may resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto A yourselfor to others . Alwaysfollowthe safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire , electricshock and personal injury . Note : Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital to the operationor mainienance of the equipment . IMPORTANT Servicing requiresextreme care and knowledgeof the _ 1 = WARNING : Do notattempt to operate thistool systemand shouldbe performed only by a qualified untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand servicetechnician . For servicewe suggestyou return completelyall instructions , safety rules , etc . the toolto your nearest Sears store or repaircenter . contained in this manual . Failure to comply can Always use originalfactory replacementpartswhen resultin accidents involvingfire , electricalshock , servicing . or seriouspersonal injury . Save the owner's manual and reviewfrequently for continuingsafe operation , and instructingothers who may use this tool . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL . Read the owner's MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE . Keep tools manual carefully . Learn the saw's applications sharp and clean for betterand safer perfor - and limitationsas well as the specificpotential mance . Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand hazards related to thistool . changingaccessories . DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON - USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB . Do not MENT . Do not use power tools near gasoline or force the tool or attachmentto do a job it was not other flammable liquids , in damp or wet loca - designed for . Use it only the way it was intended . tions , or expose them to rain . Keep the work DRESS PROPERLY . Do notwear loose clothing , area well lit . gloves , neckties , rings , bracelets , or other â¢ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD - PROOF with jewelry . They can get caught and draw you into padlocksand master switches or by removing moving parts . Rubber gloves and nonslipfoot - starter keys . wear are recommended . Also wear protective hair coveringto containlonghair . â¢ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY . All ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area . Do not let visitors SIDE SHIELDS . Everydayeyeglasses have only contacttool or extensioncord while operating , impact - resistantlenses ; they are NOT safety glasses , â¢ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN . Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents , NEVER STAND ON TOOL . Seriousinjurycould DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the occur if the tool is tippedor if the blade is unin - saw while it is in operation , tentionallycontacted . CRRFTSMRN " TABLESAW315 . 228310 4 Page: 5

BIULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ( Continued ) B DO NOT OVERREACH . Keep proper footing and DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL . It will do tbe job balance at all times . better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed . m SECURE WORK . Use clamps or a vise to hold M NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT - workwhen practical . It's safer than usingyour TENDED . TURN THE POWER OFF . Do not hand and frees both hands to operate tool . leave tool untilit comes to a complete stop . M USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make M sure your extensioncord is in goodcondition . BEFORE MOUNTING , DISCONNECTING OR Use only a cord heavy enough to carrythe REMOUNTING THE MOTOR ; unplugthe saw currentyour productwill draw . An undersized and removethe switchkey . cord will cause a drop in line voltage resultingin lossof power and overheating . A wire gage size WARNING : When servicing , use only identical A ( A . W . G . ) of at least 14 is recommended for an Craftsman replacementpads . Use of any other extensioncord 25 feet or less in length . If in parts may create a hazard or cause product doubt , use the next heavier gage . The smaller damage . the gage number , the heavier the cord . M NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE M AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING . Be sure ATMOSPHERE . Normal sparkingof the motor switchis oft when pluggingin . could ignitefumes . M REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING M MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE KEYS . Get in the habit of checking - before LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc - turningon tool - that hex I _ eysand adjusting tions will interferewithsafe operation BEFORE wrenches are removed from tool . performingany work usingthistool . M CHECK DAMAGED PARTS . Before usingthe M DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT tool again , check any damaged parts , including TURN IT ON AND OFF . Have defective switches guards , for proper operationand performance . replaced by a qualifiedservicetechnician at a Check alignment of movingpads , bindingof Sears store or repaircenter . movingpads , breakage of pads , saw stability , M mountingand any other conditionsthat may GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by affect itsoperation . A damaged part must be preventingbodycontactwith grounded surfaces propedy repaired or replaced by a qualified such as pipes , radiators , ranges , refrigerator enclosures . servicetechnician at a Sears store or repair center to avoid riskof personal injury . M GROUND ALL TOOLS . See Electricalpage . M USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES . Use the right WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhalingfine blade size , style and cutting speed for the particles . material and the type of cut . Blade teeth should point down toward the front of the table . PROTECT YOUR HEARING . Wear hearing protectiondudng extended periodsof operation . M USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES , Using M DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN - improperaccessoriesmay riskinjury . DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS , ALCOHOL , USE ONLY SEARS REPLACEMENT PARTS , OR ANY MEDICATION . All repairs , whether electdcalor mechanical , should be made by a qualifiedservice technician M STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL , at a Sears storeor repaircenter . Watch what you are doing and use common sense , Do not operate tool when you ere tired . M KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working Do not rush . order . This includesthe blade guard , rivingknife , M AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND and anti - kickbackpawls . POSITIONS where a sudden slip couldcause M CHECK DIRECTION OF FEED . Feed work into your hand to move into the blade . ALWAYS a blade or cutteragainst the directionof rotation make sure you have good balance , of the blade or cutter only , M ALWAYS SUPPORT LARGE WORK PIECES DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS . When notin use , while cuttingto minimize riskof blade pinching before servicing , or when changingattachments , and kickback . Saw may slip , walk or slide while blades , bits , cutters , etc . , all tools shouldbe cuttinglarge or heavy boards . disconnectedfrom power supply . 5 CRAFTSMAN " TABLESAW315 , 228310 Page: 6

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ( Continued ) ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL â¢ GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK . Kickbackcan occurwhen the blade sta $ $ sd , dving the work SPEED before startinge cut to avoid blade binding or stalling . piece back toward the operator . It can pullyour hand intothe blade , resultingin sedous personal ALWAYS PUSH THE WORKP | ECE ; never pullit injury . Stay out of the blade path and turn switch toward the saw . off immediatelyif blade bindsor stalls . DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY . USE A SUPPORT FOR THE SIDES AND BACK Do notfome the workpieceagainst the blade . OF THE SAW TABLE when sawing wide or long workpieces . Use a sturdy " outrigger " support if a ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting table extensionis morethan 24 inches long and it , to avoid accidental startingwhen reconnecting to power supply . NEVER leave the table saw is attached to the saw , to preventtipping . unattended while connectedto a power source . CUT ONLY WOOD , PLASTIC OR WOOD - LIKE MATERIALS . Do not cut metal . BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP , REMOVING COVERS , GUARDS , OR BLADE ; unplugthe â¢ NEVER cut more than one piece at a time . DO saw and remove the switchkey . NOT STACK more than one workpieceon the saw table at a time . KEEP TOOL DRY , CLEAN , AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE . Alwaysuse a clean cloth DO NOT REMOVE THE SAW'S BLADE when cleaning . Never use brake fluids , gasoline , GUARDS . Never operate the saw with any guard petroleum - based products , or any solvents to or cover removed . Make sure all guardsare clean tool . operating propedy befol'eeach use . KEEP BLADES CLEAN , SHARP AND WITH NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREE - SUFFICIENT SET . Sharp blades minimize HAND . Always place the workpieceto be cut on stalling and kickback . the saw table and position it firmly against the USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS . fence as a backstop . Use only extensioncords withthe marking USE THE RIP FENCE . Always use a fence or = Acceptable for use with outdoorappliances ; straightedge guide when ripping . store cords indoorswhile not in use . " Use BEFORE MAKING A CUT , be sure all adjust - extensioncords with an electricalratingnot less ments are secure . than the saw's rating . Always odisconnectthennect - extensioncord from the outlet before disc â¢ BE SURE THE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF ingthe productfrom the extensioncord . NAILS . Inspect for and remove all nails from â¢ INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION lumber before cutting . CORDS PERIODICALLY and , if damaged , have â¢ BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE repaired by a qualifiedsewice technicianat a WORKPIECE . Never start the saw with the blade Sears store or repaircenter . Stay constantly touchingthe workplace . aware of cord locationand keep it well away â¢ KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA . fromthe movingblade . Do notreach underneathworkor in blade cutting â¢ DO NOT ABUSE CORD , Never yank cord to path withyour hands and fingersfor any reason . disconnectit from receptacle . Keep cord from Alwaysturn the power off . heat , oil , and sharp edges . â¢ USE A PUSHBLOCK OR PUSH STICK for SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . Referto them workpiecesso small that your fingersgo under frequently and use to instructother users . If you the blade guam : dN . EVER TOUCH BLADE or loan someone this tool , loan them these instruc - other movingpartsduringuse , for any reason . tions also . _ k WARNING : Blade coasts after beingtumed off . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS [ RAFTSMRW TABLESAW316 , 228310 6 Page: 7

EXTENSION CORDS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Use only 3 - wire extensioncords that have 3 - prong In the event of a malfunctionor breakdown , grounding groundingplugsand 3 - pole receptaclesthat accept providesa path of least resistancefor electriccurrent the tool's plug . When usinga power tool at a consid - to reduce the riskof electric shock . This tool is erable distance fromthe power source , use an equippedwith an electric cord having an equipment - extensioncord heavy enough to carrythe current that groundingconductorand a groundingplug . The plug the tool will draw . An undersized extensioncord will must be pluggedinto a matchingoutletthat is propedy cause a drop in line voltage , resultingin a loss of installedand grounded in accordancewith all local codes and ordinances . power and causingthe motorto overheat . Use the chart providedbelow to determinethe minimumwire Do not modifythe plug provided . If it will not fit the size requiredin an extensioncord . Only roundjack - outlet , have the proper outlet installedby a qualified eted cords listed by Underwriter'sLaboratories ( UL ) electrician . Improperconnectionof the equipment - shouldbe used . groundingconductorcan result in a riskof electric Length of Extension Cord Wire Size ( A . W . G . ) shook . The conductorwith insulationhaving an outer surfacethat is green withor withoutyellowstripes is Up to 25 feet 14 the equipment - groundingconductor . If repairor 26 - 100 feet 12 replacementof the electdc cord or plug is necessary , When workingwith the tool outdoors , use an exten - do not connect the equipment - groundingconductorto sion cord that is designed for outsideuse . This is a liveterminal . indicated by the lettersWA on the cord's jacket . Check witha qualifiedelectricianor service personnel Before using an extensioncord , inspect it for loose or if the groundinginstructionsare notcompletely exposed wires and cut or worn insulation . understood , or if indoubt as to whether the tool is properlygrounded . _ k CAUTION : Keep the cord away from the cutting Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi - area and positionthe cord so that it will not be ately . caught on lumber , tools , or other objects dudng This tool is intendedfor use on a circuitthat has an cuttingoperations . outlet likethe one shown in Figure 1 . It also has a groundingpin like the one shown . ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Sears Craftsman Table Saw is powered by a precisionbuiltelectric motor . It should be connected to a power supply that Is 120 volts , 60 Hz , AC only ( normal household current ) . Do not operate thistool ondirect current ( DC ) . A substantialvoltage drop will cause a lossof power and the motor will overheat . If the saw does not operate when plugged intoan outlet , double check the power supply . SPEED AND WIRING The no - load speed of your table saw is approximately 3,600 rpm . This speed is not constantand decreases undera load or with lowervoltage . For voltage , the GROUNDING wiring in a shop is as importantas the motor's horse - PIN COVEROFGROUNDED power rating . A line intended only for lightscannot 0UTLETBOX properlycarry a power tool motor . Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too lightfor a Fig . 1 greater distance . A line that can supportone power tool may not be able to supporttwo or three tools . 7 rRRFTSNRN " TABLESAW31S . 228310 Page: 8

Anti - Kickback Pawls Molding Toothed safety devicesbehind the blade designed to A non - throughcut that givesa varied shape to the stop a workpiece from beingkicked back at the workpiece and requires e special blade . operator duringa rippingoperation . Push Stick Arbor A device usedto feed the workpiecethroughthe saw The shaft on which a blade or cuttingtool is mounted . blade duringnarrowcuttingoperations . It helps keep the operator'shands well away from the blade , Bevel Cut Rabbet A cuttingoperationmade withthe blade at any angle other than 90 " to the saw table . A notch inthe edge of a workpiece . Resaw Compound Cut A cut with both a miterangle and a bevel angle . A cuttingoperationto reduce the thicknessof the workpieceinorder to make thinner pieces . Crosscut Resin A cuttingoperation made acrossthe grain or the width of the workpiece . A sticky , sap - based substance . Dsdo RIp Cut A cut made withthe the grainof the workpiece . A non - throughcut that gives a square notch ortrough ; requires a special blade . Sswblade Path Featherboard The area directlyin line withthe blade - - over , under , A device to help guide workpiecesduring ripcuts . behind , orin front of it . Also , the workpiecearea which willbe or has been cut by the blade . Freehand ( for table saw ) Set Dangerous practice of making s cut withoutusingdp or miterfences . See Safety Rules . The distancethat the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent ( or set ) outwardfrom the face of the blade . Gum Throw - Back A sticky , sap - based residuefromwood products . Saw throwingback a workpiece ; similarto kickback , Heel Alignmentof the blade . Through Sawing Any cuttingoperationwhere the blade extends Kerf completelythroughthe workpiece . The material removed by the blade in a through cut or the slotproducedby the blade in a non - throughcut . Trailing End The workpieceend last cut by the blade in a dp cut . Kickback A hazard that can occur when blade bindsor stalls , Workp | ece The item on whichthe cutting operationis beingdone . throwingworkpiece back toward operator . The surfacesof a workpieceare commonlyreferredto Leading End as faces , ends , and edges . The end of the workpiecepushed into the cuttingtool first . Worktable The surfaceon which the wodq _ ece rests while Miter Cut performinga cuttingoperation . A cuttingoperationmade with the miter gage at any angle other than 0 " . Blade Arbor 5 / 8 in . Rating 120 V , 60 Hz - AC only Blade Diameter 10 in . Input 13 Amperes Blade Tilt 0 " - 45 " No Load Speed 3,600 RPM Table Size withouttable extensions 20 in . x 27 in . Cutting Capacity withMiter at 0 " / Bevel0 " : 3 - 3 / 8 in . Table Size with table extensions 44 in . x 27 in . Cutting Capacity withMiter at O ' / Bevel 45 " : 2 - 1 / 4 in . rRRFTSNlUI " TABLESAW $ 1G , 228310 8 Page: 9

/ ERVIEW , , , e upper portionof the blade projectsup throughthe To tiltthe blade for a bevel cut , use the bevel table , surroundedby an insertcalled the throat plate . handwheel on the side of the cabinet . A bevel scale The height of the blade is set witha handwheel and on the front of the cabinet showsthe blade angle . locked with a handle , both on the front of the cabinet . Insidethe cabinet , adjustable positivestopscontrol To accommodate wide panels , the tabletop has the degree of tilt . extensionson each side . Detailed instructionsare Use the miter gage with a bevel crosscut ( compound providedinthe Operationsection of this manual for cut ) and the rip fence with a bevel ripcut . Other cuts the basiccuts : crosscuts , mitercuts , bevel cuts , and require special attachments , which have detailed compoundcuts . instructions to reduce risk of injury and ensure the For cuts with the blade straightup and cuttingacross best performance from your new saw . the grain ( cross cuts or mitercuts ) , use the mitergage Before attemptingto use your saw , familiarize yourself to set the angle and pushthe wood into the blade . To withall operating features and safety requirements of cut with the blade straight up , along the grain of the your Sears Craftsman table saw . The saw's features wood ( rip cuts ) , use the rip fence to guide the wood . are described below . Push smaller pieces with a pushblockor pushstick . ALIGN - A - CUT INSERT - A pt _ , stic insert onwhich indicator showsthe exact angle for a mitercut , with marks may be made to indicate the locationof the positivestopsat 90 " and 45 " . sawcut on the workpiece . MITER GAGE GROOVES - The miter gage ddes in ANTI - KICKBACK PAWLS - KickbackIs a hazard in these grooves on either side of the blade . which the workpiece is thrownback toward the MITER GAGE KNOB - Located on the miter gage , operator . The toothed pawls are designed to snag the this knob locksin the cuttingangle after selection . workpieceto prevent or reduce injury should kickback MOTOR ( 13 AMP ) - The powerfulinductionmotor is Occur . 3HP , with capacitorstart and V - belt drive , and is BEVEL HANDWHEEL - This handwheel , on the right housedin a sturdy steel base . side of the cabinet , tiltsthe blade for a bevel cut . RAILS - Front and rear rails providesupportfor large BEVEL SCALE - The easy - to - road scale on the front workpiecesend the ripfence . of the work . standshowsthe exact blade angle . RiP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guidesthe BLADE - This saw is providedwith a Craftsman 64 workpieceand is secured withthe rip fence handle . tooth , 10 in . steel blade . The blade is adjustedwith Grooves run alongthe top and sidesof the ripfence bevel and heighthandwheels on the cabinet . Bevel for usa withoptionalclamps and accessories . angles are locked with a handle below the front rail . RIP FENCE HANDLE - The handleon the front of the rip fence releasesthe rip fence or locksit in place . WARNING : Be sure to use only blades rated for RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER - Located directly . at least 5,000 rpmand recommended for use on behindthe blade , it keeps cut edges frombindingand this saw . Check with your nearest Sears retail supportsthe blade guard . store . SCALE - Found on the front rail , the easy - to - road scale providesprecise measurementsin dp cuts . BLADE GUARD - Always keep the guard down over the blade for through - sawingcuts . SWITCH WITH KEY - Your table saw has an easy BEVEL LOCK HANDLE - This handle , placed just access power switchlocated below the front rail . The under the worktable surfaceon the front of the cabi - yellow switchkey must be removed fromthe hard - net , locksthe angle setting of the blade . Be surethe ware bag and inserted into the switchbefore saw can be operated . To lockthe switchinthe OFF position , handle is hangingstraightdown before tilting the blade . If it is notstraightdown , it may jam and bend remove the switch key fromthe switch . Place the keyers in a location that is inaccessibleto childrenand oth the lockingbolt . notqualifiedto use the tool . HEIGHT HANDWHEEL - Use this handwheel to lower TABLE EXTENSIONS - Removable stampedsteel and raise the blade for adjustmentsor replacement . It is locatedon the front of the cabinet . extensions , 12 in . by 27 in . , supportlarger workpieces , MITER GAGE - This gage alignsthe wood for a crosscutat an angle other than 90 " . The easy - to - road 17 CRAFTSHAN " TABLESAW315 . 228310 Page: 18

CHECKING RIP FENCE AND BLADE RIPFENCE MITERGAGE ALIGNMENT GROOVE RFRAMINGE See Figures 29 - 31 . SOUA BLADE The rip fence is self - aligningbut shouldbe checked before first use . _ , WARNING : Failure to align the rip fence to the blade can cause jams and kickback , resultingin seriouspersonal injury . â¢ Slide the ripfence to the mitergage groove , which is parallelto blade . Do not lockthe rip fence . â¢ Place a framing square against the blade , with the longend underthe ripfence . Note the distance . â¢ Movethe square to the back and measure the lengthfrom the other end of the fence . Fig . 30 â¢ If the distancesare different , loosenthe four screws around the ripfence handlewith a 6 mm hex key . Alternatethe order ( loosenthe screw opposite , not next to the first one ) . â¢ Holdthe fence handle against the front rail and alignthe rip fence withthe blade . RIP FENCE â¢ Retightenthe screws in alternatingorderand check the alignment . â¢ Repeat untilthe rip fence is aligned . To complete assemblyof the saw , plug the motorcord into the back of the switch . Run the cord around the side of the cabinet . Secure it to the side of the cabinet withthe cord clip and screw provided . Use care with the cord around sharp edges . Your saw is now set up to provide years of highquality performance . RIPFENCE MITERGAGE RIPFENCEHANDLE Fig . 31 GROOVE FRAMING BLADE Note : To insureproperself alignmentwhen positiOn - SQUARE ing rip fence , push sidesof scale indicator â¬ housingagainst front railbefore lookingrip fence handle . Fig . 29 27 CRaFTSMRN " TABLESAW315 . 228310 Page: 28

To avoid unnecessarysetupsand adjustments , a BLADERD goodpractice is to check your setupscarefullywith a GUA framing square and make practicecuts in scrapwood before making finish cuts in goodworkpieces . Do not start any adjustmentsuntilyou have checkedw _ tha square and made test cuts to be sure adjustmentsare needed . REPLACING THE BLADE T0 LOOSEN See Figures 32 - 34 . BLADE _ 1 , WARNING : Make sure the switchis off , the switchkey is removed , and your saw is unplugged . Failure to do so could result in BLADE accidentalstarting , resultinginseriouspersonal injury . â¢ Raise the blade guard and remove the throat plate . TO remove , loosenthe screw at the front witha BLADE WASHER phillipsscrewddver and I ! ftthe front end . Pull it out toward the front end . â¢ Raise the blade to its highestpositionby turning the height handwheel clockwise . Angle the blade straightup by looseningthe bevel lockhandle and SCRAPWOOD turningthe bevel handwheet . Wedge a piece of scrapwood against the frontof the blade . See Figure 32 . â¢ Loosenthe blade nut withthe bible wrench BLADE providedwithyour saw . Remove the blade nut and blade washer . Carefully remove the scrap wood and blade . â¢ To replace the blade with an accessoryblade , follow the instructionsprovidedwiththe accessory . I â¢ To install a standard blade , place the new blade on the arbor shaft , withteeth pointing down towardthe / front of the saw , Wedge a piece of scrap woodat I the back of the blade . See Figure 34 . BLADEHUT CAUTION : The teeth must pointdown toward the front of the saw to work properly . Otherwise , damage to the blade , saw , or workpiececan occur . â¢ Place the blade washer and the blade nut over the blade arbor . Be sure the dome side of the blade washer faces out from the blade and that / all items are snug againstthe arbor housing . Tightensecurely . ARBORSHAFT Fig . 33 â¢ Remove the scrapwood and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely . â¢ Slip the throat plate intothe openingand push it toward the back of the saw to engage the spring clip , Securely tightenthe screw . If the throat plate is notflush with the table , adjust the setscrews with a 2 mrn hex key . [ 3o not allow the throat plateto bow up above the table surface . [ RRFTSMRW TABLESAW $ 15.2283t0 28 Page: 29

SCRAPWOOD BLADEGUARD FRAMINGSQUARE / NUT BLADE MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig . 35 WASHER TOTIGHTEN BLADENUT Fig . 34 HEELING ( PARALLELING ) THE SAWBLADE TO THE MITER GAGE GROOVE See Figures 35 - 37 . ( _ FRAMING SQUARE DO NOT loosen any screws for this adjustment until you have checked with a square and made test cuts to be sure adjustments are necessary . Once the screws are loosened , these Items must be reset . _ k WARNING : Make sure the switchis off , the f switchkey is removed , and your saw is un - MITERGAGEGROOVE Fig . 36 plugged . Failure to do so couldresult in acciden - tal starting , resultingin seriouspersonal injury . â¢ If the distancesmeasured are different , adjust the mechanismunderneaththe saw . _ l , WARNING : The sawblade must be parallel to the mitergage groove so the wood does not j _ WARNING : When reaching under the sawde . bind , resultingin kickback . You couldbe hitor table , wear gloves or firstremove the bla cut . Accidentalcontactwith the blade couldcause a cut resultingin seriouspersonal injury . â¢ Liftthe blade guard . Raise the blade all the way by turning the height handwheel . â¢ Remove the throat plate by loosening the front screw witha phillips screwdriver . Liftthe throat â¢ Mark one of the sawblade teeth at the front of the plateand pull it out by the front end . blade . Place a framing square beside the blade and just touching the marked tooth . Measure the â¢ Lowerthe blade completelywiththe height distance to the right miter gage groove . handwheel . You can then access the table brackets throughthe throat plate opening . â¢ Turn the sawblade so the marked tooth is at the back . â¢ From the back , loosenthe three rear screws holdingreartable bracketusinga 12 mm wrench . â¢ Move the square to the rear and again measure the distanceto the rightmitergage groove . If the â¢ If the toothwas too far from the square's blade , distancesare the same , the blade and the miter move the rear brackettoward the mitergage gage groove are parallel . groove . Tap with a block of wood and hammer . 29 CRRFTSNRN " TABLESAW315 . 228310 Page: 30

â¢ To avoid pinchingthe blade , supped the work BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW properlybefore beginning a cut . A table saw can be used for straight - linecutting â¢ When making a cut , use steady , even pressure . operationssuch as crosscutting , ripping , mitering , Never force cuts . beveling , and compoundcutting . It can make dado or moldingcuts with optionalaccessories . â¢ Do notcut wet or warped lumber . The three - prong plug must be pluggedinto a match - â¢ Always hold your workpiecefirmlywithboth hands ing outletthat is propeity installed and grounded or with pushsticks . Keep yourbody in a balanced accordingto all local codes and ordinances . Improper positionto be ready to resistkickbackshouldit connectionof the equipment can result in electdc occur . Never stand directlyin line withthe blade . shock . Check with an electrician or service personnel â¢ Use the dghttype of blade for the cut beingmade . if you are unsure about proper grounding , Do not CUTTING AIDS modifythe plug ; if it will notfit the outlet , have the See Figure 42 . correctoutlet installed by a qualifiedelectrician . Refer to the Electricalpage of this manual . Pushsticksare devices used for safely pushinga workpiecethroughthe blade insteadof usingyour Note : This table sew is designed to cut wood and hands . They can be made in varioussizes and wood compositionproductsonly . shapes from scrap wood to use in a specificproject . CAUSES OF KICKBACK The stick must be narrewet than the workpiece , witha Kickbackcan occurwhen the blade stallsor binds , 90 " notch in one end and shapingfor a gripon the other end . kickingthe workpieceback toward you with great force end speed , if your hands are near the sewblade , A pushblockhas a handle fastened by recessed they may be jerked loose fromthe workpieceand may screws from the underside , Use it on non - through contactthe blade . Obviously , kickbackcan cause cuts . seriousinjury , and it is well worth using precautionsto avoidthe risks . _ IL CAUTION : Be sure the screw is recessedto Kickbackcan be caused by any action that pinches avoid damaging the saw or workpiece . the blade in the wood , such as the following : PUSHBLOCKS â¢ Makinga cut with incorrectblade depth â¢ Sawing intoknots or nails in the workpiece â¢ Twistingthe wood while making a cut â¢ Failingto supportwork â¢ Forcinga cut â¢ Cuttingwarped or wet lumber â¢ Usingthe wrongblade for the type of cut â¢ Not following correct operatingprocedures â¢ Misusingthe saw â¢ Fai { ingto use the ant'vkickback pawls â¢ Cutting witha dull , gummed - up , or improperlyset PUSHSTICKS blade AVOIDING KICKBACK â¢ Always use the correct blade depth setting . The Fig . 42 top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by 1 / 8 in . to 1 / 4 in . A featherboard is usedwhen it is notpracticalto use â¢ Inspectthe work for knotsor nails before beginning the miter gage , usuallydue to the size of the a cut . Knockout any loose knotswitha hammer . workpieca . The end is angled , witha number of short Never saw into a loose knot or nail . kerfs to give a friction hold on the workpiece . Use a â¢ Always use the rip fence when rip cuttingand the C - clamp to lock it in place on the table . Test that it mitergage when crosscutting . This helpsprevent could resist kickback . twisting the wood in the cut . â¢ Always use clean , sharp , and properly - set blades . , _ WARNING : Place the featherboardagainst the Never make cuts with dull blades . uncut portionof the workpiece , to avoid kickback . 33 CRBFTSMRN " TABLESAY / $ 15.22 _ 10 Page: 34

TYPES OF CUTS See Figure 43 . There are six basic cuts : t ) the crosscut , 2 ) the rip cut , 3 ) the mitercut , 4 ) the bevel crosscut , Cross Cut 5 ) the bevel rip cut , and 6 ) the compound ( bevel ) miter cut . All other cuts are combinations of these basicsix . Operating proceduresfor making each kind of cut are given later in this sect'lon . " _ . WARNING : Always make sure the blade guard and anti - kickbackpawls are in place and working properlywhen making these cuts to avoid possible injury . Cross cuts are straight90 " cuts made across the grain of the workpiece . The wood is fed into the cut at a 90 degree angle to the blade , and the blade is vertical , Rip cuts are made withthe grain of the wood . To Â® avoid kickbackwhile making a rip cut , make sure one side of the wood rides firmly against the rip fence . Miter Cut Miter cuts are made withthe wood at any angle to the blade other than 90 " . The blade is vertical . Miter cuts tend to " creep " away from the miter fence during cutting . This can be controlledby holdingthe o workpiece securely against the miterfence . _ , WARNING : Always use a pushstickwith small Bevel Cross Cut pieces of wood , and also to finish the cut when rippinga longnarrowpiece of wood , to prevent your hands from gettingcloseto the blade . Bevel cuts are made with an angled blade . Bevel crosscuts are across the wood grain , and bevel rip cuts are with the grain . The rip fence must always be on the rightside of the blade for bevel rip cuts . Compound ( or bevel ) miter cuts are made with an angled blade on wood that is angled to the blade . Be Bevel Rip Cut thoroughlyfamiliar with making cross cuts , dp cuts , bevel cuts , and miter cuts before tryinga compound mitercut . _ , WARNING : All blades and cuttingaccessodes must be rated for at least 5,000 rpm to prevent Compound ( bevel ) Miter Cut possible injury . Fig . 43 tRRFTSNRN " TABLESAW315 . 228310 34 Page: 35

MAKING A CROSS CUT â¢ For small piecesof wood , use a pushstickto move the wood into and past the blade . See Figure 44 . â¢ Make sure the wood is nottouchingthe blade . It is recommended that you make test cuts on scrap Insert the key and liftthe switchto the ON position . wood . Stand at the frontof the saw and push the Let the blade build upto full speed beforefeeding wood to the blade with the miter gage . theworkpieceintotheblade . â¢ When theworkiscompleted , presstheswitchoff _ 1 = WARNING : Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properlyto and removethekey , preventpossibleinjury . CROSSct , rr â¢ Set the blade to the fightdepth forthe workpieceby tumingthe height handwheel . â¢ Set the mitergage to 0 " . Make sure mitergage knob is securelytightened . â¢ Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work . â¢ The mitergage may be usedin either of the two g _ : _ ovesin the table . When usingleftgroove , hold workpiecefirmlyagainst theemitergage base with your left hand and gripthe knobwithyour right hand . When usingthe rightgroove , holdworkpiece firmlyagainst the mitergage base withyour right hand and gripthe knobwith your left hand . See Figure 44 . â¢ Check that the wood is nottouchingthe blade . Insert the key and liftthe switchto the ON position . â¢ Let the blade buildup to fullspeed before feeding the workpieceintothe blade withthe mitergage . PLACELEFT HANDON WHENMITERGAGEIS â¢ Hold the workfirmlyagainst the mitergage and WORKPIECEAND ONLEFTSIDEOFBLADE push the miter gage to feed the workinto the blade . Mn'ER GAGE HERE PLACERIGHTHANDON â¢ When the work is completed , pressthe switchoff MITERGAGEKNOBHERE and removethe key . Fig . 44 MAKING A RIP CUT See Figure 45 . RIPCUT Making a test cut on scrap wood is highlyrecom - mended . From the front of the saw , posltioothe wood against the rip fence and push it to the blade witha pushstick . Be sure the end of the wood is square . WARNING : Never stand directlyIn the line of cut . Stand to the side to reduce riskof injury . WARNING : Never push a smallpiece of wood into the blade with your hand . _ 1 = WARNING : Make surethe blade guard isrlyto lowered over blade and is workingprope prevent possible injury . â¢ Remove the mitergage and attachthe ripfence over the rails . â¢ Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behindthe saw for the cut work . â¢ Positionthe rip fence the correct distancefromthe blade forthe cut . 35 Page: 36

MITERCUT MAKINGA MITERCUT See Figure 46 . Make a test cut on scrap wood . From the front of the caw . push the wood to the blade with the miter gage . _ 1 , WARNING : Make sure the blade guardisdy loweredover blade and is workingprope to prevent possible injury . â¢ Check that the blade is at the correct heightfor the workpiece . To change the heighL turn the height hand wheel . â¢ To set the wood angle , loosenthe mitergage knob , set the angle withthe indicatoron the mitergage , then retightenmitergage knob . â¢ Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work . â¢ Make surethe wood is nottouchingthe blade before turningon the saw . ' Insert the key and lift Fig . 46 the switchto the ON position . Let the blade build BEVELNDLE upto full speed before movingthe mitergage to LOCKHA feed the workpieceintothe blade . â¢ Ho _ dthe work firmly against the miter gage aod pushthe miter gage to feed the work intothe blade . â¢ When the workis completed , pressthe switchoff and remove the key , MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT LOOSEN See Figures47 and 48 . Try outthis cut on a piece of scrap wood before cuttingyour workpiece . TOTIGHTEN Fig . 47 _ k WARNING : Make sure the blade guardisdy loweredover blade and is workingprope to BEVELCROSSCUT prevent possibleinjury . â¢ Raise the rip fence handleand remove the rip fence . â¢ Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock handle and turningthe bevel handwheel . Retighten the bevel lockhandle . â¢ Set mitergage to 0 " if needed . Make sure miter gage knob is securely tightened . â¢ Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work . â¢ Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turningonthe saw . Insert the key and liftthe switch to the ON position . Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the wood into the blade with the mitergage . â¢ Holdthe workfirmlyagainst the miter gage and pushthe mitergage to feed the work intothe blade . â¢ When the work is completed , press the switchoff and removethe key . Fig . 48 36 CRBFT $ 141 _ Â° # TABLESAW315 . 228310 Page: 37

MAKINGA BEVELRIPCUT BEVELRIPCUT See Figure 49 . Try out thiscut on a piece of scrap wood before cuttingyour workpiece . Use a pushstickto move small pieces of wood into and past the blade . _ , WARNING : Make sure the blade guard is loweredover blade and is working propedy to prevent possibleinjury . â¢ Set the blade angle by loosening the bevel lock handle and turningthe bevel handwheel . Retighten the bevel lock handle . , _ k WARNING : When making a bevel rip cut , the dp fence must be on the rightside of the blade . Otherwise the fence could trap the workpiece , possiblycausing kickbackand resultingin injury . â¢ Attachthe dp fence on the ' dghtside of the blade at the correctdistancefrom the blade forthe cut . Fig . 49 â¢ Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behindthe saw for the cut work . â¢ Place the workfirmly againstthe ripfence and feed the work intothe blade . _ 1 = WARNING : Never stand directly in the line of cut . Stand to the side to reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur . , _ WARNING : Never push a small pieceof wood into the blade withyour hand . Use a pushstickas â¢ Make surethe wood is clear of the blade before the end of the workpiece nears the blade . turningon the saw . Insert the key and liftthe switch â¢ When the work is completed , pressthe switchoff to the ON position . Let the blade obtainfull speed and removethe key . beforefeeding the workpiece intothe blade . 37 CRAFTSMAN " TABLESAW315 . 228310 Page: 38

COMPOUND ( BEVEL ) MITERCUT MAKING A COMPOUND ( BEVEL ) MITER CUT Sea Figure 50 . Practice on scrap wood . From the front of the sew , WHENMITERGAGEIS push the wood to the blade with the mitergage . Do PLACERIGHTHAND ONRIGHTSIDEOFBLADE not use the rip fence . ONWORKP , IECEAND PLACELEFTHANDON MITERGAGEHERE MITERGAGEKNOBHERE WARNING : Make sure the blade guard is lowered overblade and is workingproperlyto prevent possible injury . â¢ Set the blade angle and heightby looseningthe bevel lock handleand turningthe heightand bevel handwheeis . Retightenthe bevel lockhandle . , _ WARNING : When blade is angled to the left , the miter gage must be onthe dghtside of the blade . Otherwise the gage couldtrap the workpiece , possiblycausingkickbackand resultingin injury . â¢ Set the wood angle by loosening the miter gage knob and settingit to the desiredangle . â¢ Retighten mitergage knob . â¢ Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work . Fig . 50 II Make surethe wood is nottouchingthe blade . â¢ Insert the kay and liftthe switchto the ON position . Let the blade build upto full speed . â¢ Hold the work firmly against the mitergage and push the miter gage to feed the workintothe blade . â¢ When the workis completed , press the switchoff and removethe key . CRRFTSI4RN " TABLESAW315 . 228310 38 Page: 39

MAKING A LARGE PANEL CUT LARGEPANELCUT See Figure 51 . Make sure the saw is properlysecured to a work surfaceto avoid tippingfrom the weight of a large panel . _ k WARNING : Make sure the blade guard is lowered over blade and is working properly to prevent possibleinjury . â¢ Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work . Add supportsto the sides as needed . â¢ Dependingon the shape of the panel , use the rip Fig . 51 fence or miter gage . If the panel is too large to use eitherthe ripfence or the mitergage , it is too large â¢ Make surethe wood does nottouch the blade for thissaw . before you turn on the saw . Let the blade buildup to full speed before feeding the wood intothe _ l , WARNING : Never makp freehand cuts ( cutsan blade . withoutthe miter gage or ripfence ) , which c â¢ When the work is completed , pressthe switchoff result in seriousinjury . and remove the key . MAKING A NON - THROUGH CUT NON _ HROUGHCUT See Figure 52 . This is the only type of cut made withoutthe blade guard . , _ , WARNING : Unplugthe saw while removingor replacingthe blade guardto prevent accidental startingand injury . â¢ Liftthe blade guard out of the way . â¢ Adjustthe blade angle and heightby releasingthe bevel lockhandle and turningthe heightand bevel handwheels . Reset the bevel lockhandle . â¢ Remove the rivingknife and guard assemblyas shown . Take outthe throat plate by removingthe screw witha phillipsscrewdriver . Be sure to rein - stall it before movingto the next step . â¢ Place a supportthe same heightas the top of the saw table behind the saw for the cut work . Add supportsto the sidesas needed . Fig . 52 , _ WARNING : Always use pushsticksor pushblockswhen making non - throughcuts to avoid the riskof seriousinjury . Never feed wood with your hands . â¢ Make sure the wood is nottouchingthe blade . Insert the key and liftthe switchto the ON position . Let the blade build upto full speed before feeding the workpiece intothe blade . â¢ When the workis completed , pressthe switchoff and removethe switchkey . Unplugthe saw , then reinstallthe rivingknifeand the blade guard . 39 CRIIFTSMRN " TABLE SAW 315,228310 Page: 40

CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW - MODEL NO . 315.228310 numberin all correspondenceregarding your TABLE SAW or when ordering repairpads . I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the cabinet . Always mention the model ! I 12 FIGURE A CRIIFTSMRN " TABLE SAW 315.228310 46 Page: 47